# Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School

Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Botesdale Village Hall, The Street, Botesdale, DISS, IP22 1BZ, in Botesdale, Suffolk. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/botesdale-and-rickinghall-pre-school-508612  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Botesdale Village Hall, The Street, Botesdale, DISS, IP22 1BZ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07796 014304
- Website: https://botesdaleandrickinghallpre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 508612

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508612

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1994 (Reference 508612). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508612)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508612)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508612)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 November 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1404758)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Botesdale Village Hall, The Street, Botesdale, DISS, IP22 1BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.344859,1.008959

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gislingham-playgroup-and-pre-school-2520027) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yaxley-and-mellis-pre-school-ey393732) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [The Swan Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-swan-nursery-school-ey335553) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Little Willows Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-pre-school-251564) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Roydon Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roydon-early-years-ltd-ey442818) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Merryfields Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merryfields-playschool-ey408040) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School take?

Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School?

You can call 07796 014304 and visit botesdaleandrickinghallpre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508612)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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